Week 15 football Sunday in New York is still on. For those who I haven't heard from, let me know if you can make it. It should be a fun day. Also, for Meech and Dosh, since you are eliminated you are no longer allowed to make any moves. Since any player picked up now cannot be kept next year anyway, it doesn't put you at any disadvantage. Once others are eliminated (except for relegation battle), you also cannot make any more moves. Please don't put in any waiver claims.
I have no beef this week for the first time in a long time. I've defeated three time league champ Chris Woody to clinch a first round bye. My players can finally get some rest and come back strong in week 15. Let's take a look at the first round playoff matchups. The #1 seed will play the lowest remaining seed after week 14 and the #2 seed will play the highest remaining seed after week 14.
EFFL League 1
1. Tequila Party Gnomes (8-5) - The league doesn't have salsa music cued up like NBC, but surely the party is on for TPG. The playoff clinching celebration went way overboard. TPG is the #1 seed for the 2nd straight year and is hoping for something to erase the brutal, brutal defeat last year. The bye is certainly a good way to start. Keep an eye on those Falcons...
2. Dueling Pylons (8-5) - It's been a season of runs for the Pylons. 3 wins, 2 losses, 2 wins, 3 losses, 3 wins. In the end, the Pylons narrowly took the highest scoring team across both leagues which is worth exactly $0. This franchise is the Philadelphia Eagles of the EFFL. Been to the semis 4 times and still have yet to make the big game. Perhaps this is the year they finally get over the hump, only to puke with the big game on the line.
3. Lady Luck (7-6) v. 6. The King's Crusaders (6-7)
Heading into Monday night, Sam wasn't even assured of a playoff spot. Now, she is the #3 seed and gets reward by having to face the defending champion. I guess this is better than an all Woody championship. Chris used to dominate this series, but Sam has won 5 of the last 6, including the 2010 EFFL championship. In a matchup of the past 3 champions, I think the King has to be the favorite.
Commish's pick: The King's Crusaders
4. Eat My Asomugha (7-6) v. 5. Tweeting in the Trenches (6-7)
It took 4 years, and a 4th straight 6-7 season, but Fusco has finally gotten in to the EFFL playoffs. Interestingly, losing to Sam enabled you to avoid the King. Couldn't have asked for a more favorable matchup either. Nick has failed to break 100 points in 3 of the final 4 weeks. Fusco hasn't scored less than 100 all season. While an upset seems like a longshot, I've seen far worse from Gambino. I'm picking the team that has scored the most.
Commish's pick: Tweeting in the Trenches
RELEGATION BATTLE
7. Coach Janky Spanky (6-7) v. 8. Stanky Monkeys (4-9)
After a furious rally and a strong Sunday afternoon, it appeared that EEB was going to pull off the impossible. Then Lady Luck stabbed him in the gut. The fearsome foursome of Bryce Brown, Ahmad Bradshaw, Pierre Garcon and Lawrence Tynes ruined his life. I told EEB that Garcon would score a TD to give Sam, and the Redskins, the win. Let's hope he's still alive.
But there is a task at hand. These two teams have faced off 2 of the past 3 weeks, and now will face each other for 2 straight weeks. Weeks 14 and 15 will be combined, and the highest score will remain in League 1 in 2013. Lou has not won a game since week 6, but this is now a clean slate. I think this may be even more exciting than the actual playoff matches. I think Lou can finally get it together after going missing for 2 months and stay in.
Commish's pick: Stanky Monkeys
EFFL League 2
1. Team Toliver (9-4) - After a shaky couple of weeks, Yashar finished strong and locked up the #1 seed. It's nice when the highest scoring team ends up at the top. You were perfect in the power rankings (best record, most points, best in breakdown). Enjoy the week off.
2. Threeing the Hogs (8-5) - Mike Y you sneaky bastard. That push by Dez at the end of the Eagles-Cowboys had big effects in this league. Because he didn't have enough, you were able to grab the 2nd bye. While you haven't had a huge week down the stretch, you finished strong and have to be feeling confident. One playoff win will send you to League 1.
3. Claiborne Supremacy (7-6) v. 6. RGIII for President (6-7)
Both of these teams appeared to be headed for far better seasons than they had. Darryl won 4 high score prizes. But both sputtered down the stretch and were lucky that Dosh and Big Mike couldn't win a game. The last time these teams met, Darryl dropped 174 on Tatz. You never want to give your opponent a cause for revenge. I think that the Supremacy shakes out of his funk and downs RGIII. I anticipate a high scoring game.
Commish's pick: Claiborne Supremacy
4. Bo$$town Beasts (7-6) v. 5. Jersey Leshoure (6-7)
In one of the great comebacks in league history, Ben made up 3 games in the final 3 weeks to overtake the Heads of State and sneak into the playoffs. Cutty was one of the few teams that Ben had success against all season, but you know that they say it's always hard to beat a team 3 times in one season. The Jordy Nelson injury is going to hurt. This is going to be a close one, but I'm going to give Leshoure the slight edge. The loser will remain in League 2 next season.
Commish's pick: Jersey Leshoure
The Heads of State and BABY TEES will remain in League 2 next year. Three other League 2 members will remain in addition to some new blood.
I'll be enjoying my week off, as I haven't had one in 5 years. Good luck to all of the teams remaining. Only 4 can say they've ever been an EFFL Champion.
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